Monday, November 30, 2015

I've been blogging for six years now. I've got a ton of pics saved. Here's a sampling of some of the pics I've posted on my blog over the last six years. They're pretty much laid out in chronological order. Gotta love the laid back world.

Monday, November 9, 2015

The Adult Cycle Review blog has a bunch of reviews of trikes that the new and experienced triker should find interesting. Check it out here. It'll also be listed permanently in the Cycling Links section in the right column of my blog.

Friday, November 6, 2015

For those who use tubes with removable valve cores here's the perfect tool. If I find that a tire has a very slow leak it's usually the valve core that needs a little tightening.

Park Tool VC-1

The plastic piece at the top of the picture is what I used in the past to tighten valve cores. It would wear out fast.The VC-1 is designed for both Presta and Schrader removalble valve cores. The notch in the middle is for Presta stem extensions.

The VC-1 fits nicely between the spokes. The VC-1 on the valve core the core can be easily tighten by hand.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

With 5 kids ranging in age from 36 years down to 16 years and 8 grandkids life can get a little crazy. Right now to ease all the craziness I need a anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drug topped with a cocktail of adeline, endorphins and a shot of endocanabanoids (the latest compound associated with a runners high or rather a trikers high).

THE PRESCRIPTION...a fast ride on my 700 to blow off a little steam and to sort out the craziness. I was blessed with a perfect day to put life back into a positive perspective.

The day was cool, crisp and sunny with gentle clouds speaking of better days to come.

Mark Tracy Rackow

I live and play along the Central Coast of California. Born in 1953 (you do the math) I've had joints repaired more times then I would like to remember and a heart attack. But it hasn't stopped me. I created my blog in July of 2009 to share thoughts and information about recumbent cycling as others have shared with me. Also I take a occasional detour into family, hiking and useless musings. RIDE ON!!